Senior Human Resource Officer – Talent Management

Uganda Electricity Generation Company is hiring a Senior Human Resource Officer – Talent Management to lead and drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of talent development strategies that build a skilled, high-performing, and future-ready workforce for UEGCL. The role ensures alignment of learning, performance, and succession initiatives with operational excellence, safety standards, and long-term energy sector workforce requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Talent Development Strategy & Workforce Capability

• Lead the development and execution of the organisation’s Talent Development Strategy aligned to corporate and operational goals.
• Identify critical skills required for power generation (engineering, plant operations, maintenance, HSE, project management) and develop targeted capability-building programs.
• Partner with business leaders to embed a strong learning culture across plants and corporate functions.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to address current and future talent needs in generation assets and projects.

Learning & Development

• Oversee organization-wide T raining Needs Assessments (TNA) and translate findings into annual and multi-year capacity development plans.
• Design and implement technical and leadership development programs, including plant-specific training and certifications.
• Manage relationships with training providers, engineering institutes, and regulatory bodies.
• Introduce modern learning approaches (e-learning, simulations, on-the-job training, apprenticeships).
• Monitor training effectiveness and evaluate Return on Investment (ROI) of learning interventions.
• Ensure compliance with industry training requirements, safety certifications, and regulatory standards.

Performance  Management

• Lead implementation and continuous improvement of the performance management framework.
• Ensure alignment between corporate objectives, plant performance targets, and individual KPIs.
• Guide managers in objective setting, performance reviews, and development planning.
• Analyse performance data and generate insights to support decision-making.
• Drive a high-performance culture with clear accountability and continuous feedback.

Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Lead identification and development of high-potential employees across technical and
• leadership roles.
• Develop and maintain succession plans for critical roles (e.g., plant managers, engineers, technical specialists).
• Oversee competency frameworks for technical and non-technical roles and track gap closure.
• Implement career development pathways, including job rotations and leadership pipelines.
• Support retention strategies for critical and scarce technical talent.

Leadership Development & Coaching

• Design and implement leadership development programs for supervisors, plant managers, and top management leaders.
• Promote coaching and mentoring programs to support knowledge transfer, especially in technical roles.
• Build internal faculty (subject matter experts) to support sustainable learning.

HR Analytics & Reporting

• Develop and track Talent Development KPIs (training effectiveness, bench strength, internal mobility, etc.).
• Use HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to management.
• Prepare periodic talent and capability reports for senior leadership.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure all talent development initiatives comply with labour laws, industry regulations, and internal HR policies.
• Support audits related to training, competency, and workforce development.
• Promote ethical practices, diversity, and inclusion in all talent initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with plant managers, engineers, and department heads to align talent initiatives with operational needs.
• Liaise with external partners including training institutions, professional bodies, and regulators.
• Represent HR in strategic workforce and capability discussions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Second class upper Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option), or any other related field.
• A Master Degree in Human Resource Management, Organisational Psychology, Business Administration (Human Resource Management option in Human Resource Management or an equivalent is required.
• Professional registration with an accredited HR body (e.g., HRMAU or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• A certification in Training of Trainers or learning and development is an added advantage.
• Related Job Experience/Qualification: The experience required to perform this job.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of consecutive, relevant work experience in human resources management, with at least two (4) years in a talent management, learning & development or organizational development.
• Experience working in a structured HR department within a medium to large organisation is preferred.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including administration and reporting, is preferred.
• Experience in facilitation and coaching of various work force groups.
• Experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, or heavy industry is an added advantage.
• Additional Skills/Competences: In addition to the experience and educational requirements listed above
• Strong understanding of talent management, leadership development, and workforce planning
• Knowledge of highly technical workforce needs
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Data analysis and reporting skills
• Excellent facilitation, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Coaching and facilitation skills
• Ability to work with diverse teams and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Good understanding of talent management principles, including learning & development and performance management.
• Knowledge of Uganda Employment Laws and HR best practices.
• Collaborative, team-oriented work approach and conflict resolution skills.

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